Toning up routine

Roachdb09

Hi everyone, I used to be in great shape now I am a bit curvier than ever. However I lost 70lbs on my own the right way almost took me about 9 months but I am really focusing on toning up to get closer to where I have always been. Due to some medical issues there are some days out even weeks where I cannot exercise. I am starting off a bit slower than what I usually would've by doing gym 4 times a week. Focusing more on weight training but of course doing at least 45 min each gym time of cardio. What kind of routine do you gals find works best for you as far as establishing a routine? I also make sure to rotate muscle groups I workout as to not injure myself

harlequin0318

I am not a fan of cardio...so I do as little as possible. But my schedule is;

M - Legs (emphasis on quads)
T- Chest/tri/shoulders
W- Plyo/legs
Th- Back/Bi
F- Rest
Sat- Legs (emphasis on hams/glutes)
Sun - active rest (usually some cardio/abs/shoulders)

I change my routine every 8 weeks as far as reps/sets...mostly because I get bored. My favorite rep scheme is between the 8-10 range because I can go nice and heavy.

bodybuilding.com has tons of free plans, I usually go there for ideas or a general plan and tweak some things

frankiesgirlie

I started HIIT workouts about 6 weeks ago and I'm thrilled with the results. I do five 30 minute sessions per week of non stop dripping sweat workouts using body weight only. I was a runner and did 3 miles per day 6 days a week plus did pilates and weights several times a week and I've NEVER seen results like I have in the last 6 weeks. My abs were always weak,even when I only weighed 135 lbs(I'm 5' 9"). I am actually starting to see definition in my abs!